noun Download 🔗Share Any of various shrubs or small trees of the genus Rhus and other genera in Anacardiaceae, particularly the elm-leaved sumac, Sicilian sumac, or tanner's sumac (Rhus coriaria). Examples : "The gardener planted a row of sumac along the back fence for its vibrant red autumn leaves. " plant nature biology agriculture environment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Dried and chopped-up leaves and stems of a plant of the genus Rhus, particularly the tanner's sumac (see sense 1), used for dyeing and tanning leather or for medicinal purposes. Examples : "The leatherworker used sumac to dye the new footballs for the school team. " plant medicine material substance agriculture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A sour spice popular in the Eastern Mediterranean, made from the berries of tanner's sumac. Examples : "We sprinkled sumac on the hummus to give it a tangy, lemony flavor. " food plant Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To apply a preparation of sumac to (an object), for example, to a piece of leather to tan it. Examples : "The craftsman will sumac the leather today to give it a rich, reddish-brown color and make it more durable. " material process industry agriculture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading